Major blaze at recycling plant near Dublin Airport

A large fire at a auto recycling plant in north Dublin has been brough under control, Dublin fire Brigade said.

DFB said it also has its aerial drone unit at the scene to "help direct firefighting resources", and a fire officer said he expects the blaze to be brought under control shortly.

According to the report, the fire broke out at about 9:00 a.m. local time at a vehicle recycling plant located very close to Dublin Airport. It is understood the plant is a family run business that recycles end-of-life cars and scrap metal.

The fire brigade had to source an increased water supply from the county council to tackle the inferno.

Eight fire units, including an aerial ladder and a foam unit attended the incident.

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